MANAGERIAL VACANCY

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

The Pop World Cup was shaken to its foundations last night as giddyoldgoat sensationally RESIGNED from the Saudi Arabia managerial role, mere DAYS before their Group H clashes began. The departing manager blamed "technical difficulties" for the split but sources close to the Saudi camp had understood that his 'improv' tactics had proved controversial with the players, some of whom did not see eye-to-eye over his definition of a 'free role'. The Saudi PA have asked FIPA to draw up a managerial shortlist, and several out-of-work bosses are believed to be eyeing the post with interest, though to be fair even before this upheaval the Saudi team were considered underdogs in their group.

The Group H matches will be postponed by one day as a result of this.

Prospective managers should meet the following criteria:

- able to locate a Saudi Arabian pop track by Wednesday evening.
- not currently managing a team still in the contest
- that's it.

Holler in the comments box if you're interested. Joint managerial CVs will also be considered.

Comments

[dubdobdee.livejournal.com]

i believe the former manager of angola has located a potential line-up or two!

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

"Reports of spontaneous outbreaks of joyful flamenco dancing in the streets of Valencía cannot be verified," said a stereotypically dressed source earlier today.

[martinskidmore.livejournal.com]

Mark is right - I've been off and online lately to an infuriating degree, but I will email Tom a YSI for a track to enter so he has something; but since I've also already had a go, if someone else would like to take the job they are welcome.

[martinskidmore.livejournal.com]

I've sent a YSI and a team-talk. If anyone else who hasn't already failed once would like the job now, or to take over in the event of Saudi Arabia going through, that's fine.

[giddyoldgoat.livejournal.com]

God bless the generous spirit of the now unemployed Angolan boss, who eschews free improv fannydangle and solo noodle in favour of a tight back four-four - i have resigned my coaching badge in shame

[martinskidmore.livejournal.com]

You might wish to rescind that blessing when you read my team talk. My tactics when managing Angola were to insult all the other managers (especially the Iran one), but since I don't know who the other managers are this time and have had no time to build up any vicious rivalries, I've had to fall back on insulting my managerial predecessor instead. (Obviously team talk tactics without insulting anyone didn't occur to me.)